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AIA Wisconsin annual awards announced

A petite, sustainable dwelling, a canteen that showcases the architectural past and an new, mid-size urban bank on the East Side are among the architectural projects that have been recognized today for their excellence by AIA Wisconsin, the state society of the American Institute of Architects.

The 10 projects by practicing Wisconsin architects recognized at the 56th annual AIA awards lunch at Monona Terrace in Madison today include the following:

Honor Awards for overall design excellence were awarded for: The Educators Credit Union in Milwaukee, by Genesis Architecture in Racine; the Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Innovation and Technical Center in Beloit, by HGA Architects in Milwaukee; and The E.D.G.E. (Experimental Dwelling for a Greener Environment) in Bayfield by Revelations Architects in Stevens Point.

Merit Awards, recognitions for excellence in particular aspects of project design were given to: ONE at The North End in Milwaukee, by Engberg Anderson of Milwaukee; St. Clare Health Center in Fenton Missouri by HGA Architects in Milwaukee; O-S House in Racine by Johnsen Schmaling Architects in Milwaukee; Salve Staff Canteen at the Pfister Hotel by Johnsen Schmaling Architects; Rowland Reading in Middleton by Potter Lawson in Madison; and University Square in Madison by Potter Lawson.

Finally, the Milwaukee City Hall Exterior Restoration was selected for a Special Recognition Award this year. The restoration and preservation project was done by Engberg Anderson of Milwaukee.

For more about these projects, please see the Art City column in Cue this coming Sunday and this slideshow of images.

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